Texelis will provide Milrem Robotics with a state-of-the-art Tank Electrified Drivetrain, enabling the development of 12+ ton robotic platforms with unparalleled mobility and durability. These platforms will offer enhanced operational capabilities, including advanced battlefield manoeuvrability, robust protection, and cutting-edge technological integration.
Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics, highlighted the significance of the collaboration, stating, “Selecting Texelis as our strategic supplier of mobility subsystems is a crucial step in developing our next-generation robotic combat vehicles. Their proven expertise in delivering advanced mobility systems will ensure our platforms are unmatched in their ability to traverse complex terrains and operate in the most challenging battlefield scenarios.” He also noted the opportunity to strengthen ties with the French defence industry, commenting, “Milrem has excellent cooperation with the French defence industry already, and cooperating with Texelis will enhance this further.”
Jean Vandel, CEO of Texelis, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Texelis is thrilled to have been selected by a company such as Milrem Robotics, the undisputed world leader in robotics and autonomous solutions. Working on their new generation of combat systems is a fantastic opportunity for us to keep growing as a partner of choice for mobility. Alongside a customer like Milrem, mobility has no limit!”
The Tank Electrified Drivetrain provided by Texelis will be tailored to the unique demands of tracked vehicles, drawing on the company’s extensive experience in developing high-performance drivetrains for armoured platforms. This drivetrain will allow Milrem’s RCVs to achieve superior endurance, versatility, and the ability to navigate extreme terrains.
This collaboration also strengthens European defence industrial cooperation, leveraging French mobility engineering expertise and Milrem’s established leadership in robotics. By fostering innovation within Europe, the partnership supports key defence objectives such as autonomy in critical technologies and improved regional security.
Milrem Robotics is widely recognised for its flagship systems, including the THeMIS UGV and Type-X RCV, as well as its contribution to the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) project iMUGS. Texelis, based in France, has an impressive track record in mobility solutions for defence, including its role in supplying the French Army’s Serval 4×4 vehicles.
